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QUOTES-Executives, trade and labour associations on Trump's reciprocal tariffs
April 3 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he would impose a 10% baseline tariff on all imports to the United States and higher duties on some of the country's biggest trading partners, a move that could escalate a trade war and upend the global economy.Trading partners are exp...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
US Commerce Sec. Lutnick: Most countries to examine trade policies after Trump's reciprocal tariffs
In an interview with CNBC on Thursday, US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said that he expects most countries to start to really examine their trade policies after US President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariff announcements, per Reuters.Fxstreet
Thu, Apr 3
Taiwan says US tariffs unreasonable, partly blames Trump policies for trade surplus
Taiwan says to discuss tariffs with USTaiwan subject to new 32% tariff by TrumpSemiconductors are excluded from tariffsTech powerhouse Taiwan runs large trade surplus with US White House lists Taiwan as a country despite lack of formal tiesBy Ben Blanchard TAIPEI, April 3 (Reuters) - Taiwan said ...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
USD/CAD tumbles to near 1.4100 as US Dollar nosedives on US recession risks
The USD/CAD pair faces a sharp sell-off and slides to near 1.4100 during European trading hours on Thursday. The Loonie pair weakens as the US Dollar (USD) nosedives after the release of the reciprocal tariff plan by United States (US) President Donald Trump on Wednesday.Fxstreet
Thu, Apr 3
Trump tariff shock stings Bangladesh, Sri Lanka garment giants, may help India
Bangladeshi industry faces 37% US tariffs after political crisisGarment exporters worried about order cancellationsApparel exports critical for economy of impoverished BangladeshSri Lanka sets up panel to study 'potential issues' for exportersIndian garments industry could benefit from Trump...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
Morning News Call - Canada, April 3
To access a PDF version of this newsletter, please click hereYou can read Morning News Call Canada via TOPNEWS Canada page.If you would like to receive this newsletter through your email, please register at:https://solutions.lseg.com/MorningNewsCallEN-subscription-pageECONOMIC EVENTS0815 Reserve ass...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
ECB Accounts: Uncertainty calls for caution in policy-setting and in communication
The accounts of the European Central Bank's (ECB) March policy meeting showed on Thursday that likely shocks are on the horizon, including from escalating trade tensions, and uncertainty more generally, per Reuters.Fxstreet
Thu, Apr 3
US Dollar hit hard as markets digest Trump’s tariff announcement
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the performance of the US Dollar (USD) against six major currencies, is having a really bad day, trading at levels not seen since early October around 101.800 and correcting near 1.80% at the time of writing on Thursday.Fxstreet
Thu, Apr 3
China urges US to immediately lift tariffs, vows retaliation
China vows countermeasures if US doesn't immediately cancel latest tariffsTrump announces new 34% tariffs on Chinese goodsChina least affected by new US tariffs, says analystBy Joe Cash, Xiuhao Chen and Liz Lee BEIJING, April 3 (Reuters) - China on Thursday urged the United States to immediat...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
Export-reliant central Europe weighs repercussions of Trump tariffs
Central Europe among EU's most trade-reliant regionsTariffs could dent region's growth prospects, S&P saysPoland, Czechs say ready to retaliate against tariffsTrump-supporter Hungary blames EU officials for falloutBy Jason Hovet and Gergely Szakacs PRAGUE/BUDAPEST, April 3 (Reuters) -...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
Tiny Australian outposts, including some with no people, targeted by Trump tariffs
Norfolk Island hit with 29% tariffs US data shows it has had trade deficits with island for past 3 yearsIsland's main industry is tourism, some of its business owners sayTariffs of 10% levied on uninhabited Heard and McDonald IslandsBy Byron Kaye and Christine ChenSYDNEY, April 3 (Reuters) - Aus...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
QUOTES-Executives, trade and labour associations on Trump's reciprocal tariffs
April 3 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he would impose a 10% baseline tariff on all imports to the United States and higher duties on some of the country's biggest trading partners, a move that could escalate a trade war and upend the global economy.Trading partners are exp...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
